Date:         Thu, 28 Sep 2000 19:02:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: '87 Westy Bucking Problem
Comments: To: Jkpvw@AOL.COM
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Jeff, before I read the Pro Training Manual, I would have said, with out
hesitating, that you have the classic "Vanagon Syndrome" for which there is an
expensive ($120) VW fix or a cheap ($1) Vanagon List fix (see the archives) but
now I know that many things can cause bucking while driving. Could you describe
in more detail under what circumstances the bucking occurs?
-Larry

- Jeff & Kim Prudhoe wrote:

> My father just returned from a trip to Maine in his '87 Westy; the same one
> that recieved the $700.00 rear wheel cylinder, temp sensor and idle
> stableizer treatment as well as a very long but much appreciated thread on
> this list.  The van ran fine but for a sporadic bucking problem that began in
> upper N.Y. State.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated before it sees a DIFFERENT mechanic.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> Cleveland, Ohio
>
> 82 Westy Diesel
> 74 Beetle
> 88 Jetta
> 97 Jetta